by aconvery | Jan 31, 2012 | Boston Red Sox
Bobby Valentine is going to do things differently than Terry Francona. With last season ending the way it did, he has no other choice but to bring change to a franchise that seems to have grown too comfortable with itself. The only question is just how radical will...
by chipbuck | Jan 30, 2012 | Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Daniel Bard, Franklin Morales, Jonathan Papelbon, Mark Melancon, Matt Albers, Michael Bowden
One of the biggest difference we’ll see between the 2011 and 2012 versions of the Boston Red Sox is their revamped bullpen. Ace reliever Jonathan Papelbon has taken his services to Philadelphia; fireballing set-up man Daniel Bard has been moved into the...
by charliesap | Jan 29, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Edwin Jackson, Gavin Floyd, Josh Beckett, Roy Oswalt
I like the fact that GM Ben Cherington has put an emphasis on adding Triple-A depth with regards to starting pitchers, but at some point the real need needs to be addressed. This team needs at least — and I emphasis AT LEAST — one more dependable fourth or...
by aconvery | Jan 28, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Trivia
Hello, everyone and welcome the newest installment of FireBrand trivia sponsored by Greatest Game CD. Currently, six different people are tied for first place! (Check out the trivia leaderboard here.) Who will pull out the victory? We will continue this round in...
by aconvery | Jan 28, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Bryce Brentz, Carl Crawford, Jacoby Ellsbury, Ryan Kalish
The future of the outfield at Fenway Park is about to be in a state of flux. Carl Crawford and his 142 million dollar contract are here to stay. That locks up left field for at least the next six years. Besides from that, it’s hard to say exactly who will be...
